The Secretary-General VFLA: Masterkova not be considered as a candidate for the post of head of the organization – BBC

15.11.2015, 19:42

Secretary General of the All-Russian Athletics Federation (ARAF ) Mikhail Butov said the double Olympic champion and member of the Presidium of organization Svetlana Masterkova not be considered as a candidate for the presidency VFLA.

On November 15, Moscow hosted an emergency meeting of the presidium VFLA convened by the Ministry of Sports. Acting head VFLA Vadim Zelichenok said Svetlana Masterkova confirmed wish to nominate for the post of head of the organization. Extraordinary report and election conference VFLA take place January 16.

«Who is pointless to talk, because you can say (on the nomination) anything. But according to the charter VFLA extension can only do our regional federation. Personal statements shall be entitled to do by anyone. Can Masterkova is now considered a candidate for VFLA? Of course not “- quoted Butov « R-Sport ».

Members of the Board IAAF November 13 decided to suspend VFLA and suspend Russian athletes to participate in competitions under the auspices of the organization.

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